Mobile giant Nokia is partnering with the Junior Achievement (JA), a non- profit organisation in Ghana to give students an opportunity to nurture their entrepreneurial dreams.
The global initiative dubbed Enterprise without Borders (EwB) allows students to set up businesses and take part in cross border business via the internet. So far, more then 200 students from Ghana have taken part in the program with several of them successfully establishing business enterprises. Ghana and Kenya are the only two African countries currently taking part in the program.
Egypt and South Africa are among other African countries that are expected to join the EwB initiative in a few weeks time. The platform will soon be available as a mobile application to allow more African students take part in the program. The initiative is open to students aged between 15 to 18 years.
The purpose of the imitative is to encourage high school students to pursue entrepreneurship by offering them support such as mentoring and an opportunity to network with like-minded colleagues from across the globe. The initiative links students from Africa, Middle East, Europe and the United States of America.
Through its online entrepreneur matchmaking, students post their company profiles and also view companies of their colleagues overseas. The purpose is for students to form partnerships, help each other sell their goods and services in different markets and exchange ideas on entrepreneurship.
Students will be mentored and taught skills in calculating productivity, reading financial statements research, interpreting data, teamwork and technology amongst other key business skills.
To contact Enterprise without Borders visit their website http://www.ewb.ja-ye.org or contact them here
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Simphiwe Vilane
March 29, 2011
I want to start my own business or else futher my studies, I currently have a Diploma in Business Management. Can you help me, I’m currently a volunteerer with JA Swaziland.
Africa Report Team
March 29, 2011
Hi Simphiwe
You can contact Enterprise without Borders on their website or make an inquiry here .
Their website http://www.ewb.ja-ye.org
Africa Report Team
Samuel Owusu
March 31, 2011
I am 20 year, can I still take part. I have intrest in starting my own busness.
Leah Njoroge
April 13, 2011
Am I able to get at least the mentorship programme though I am above the age limit?
Africa Report Team
April 14, 2011
Hi Daniel,
You can look for resources in our Directory and by placing a Marketplace advert on our website. You need to contact any resources directly, with a business plan and find out what their requirements are.
Here are instructions on How to make a Marketplace listing.
Africa Report Team
Africa Report Team
April 18, 2011
Hi Leah
You need to make all inquiries with the organisation holding the programme. For more information look on their website http://www.ewb.ja-ye.org/
Contact link http://www.ewb.ja-ye.org/index.php?sivu=contact
Africa Report Team
obano
April 30, 2011
Hi, I am in Kenya and I really want to start a business for me to be able to support my litttle baby, as well as further my studies. I alredy have a diploma in Supplies Management, is there a way you can help me? I have several business ideas, but the main problem is that the ideas just remain as dreams since I dont have any capital to start with. I really need your advice and help.
Africa Report Team
May 23, 2011
Hi Marcodenis,
Keep learning as much as you can about entrepreneurship and small business. By watching the videos of our Top Entrepreneurs you will laern very much about what it takes to be successful. Here is a link to all Africa Report videos and keep reading the site for news, information and opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Best of Luck!
Africa Report Team
Africa Report Team
May 23, 2011
Hi Obano,
You can look for resources in our Directory and by placing a Marketplace advert on our website. You need to contact any resources directly, with a business plan and find out what their requirements are.
We do not provide funds, as we ourselves are an NGO that focus on providing a platform to advise and connect entrepreneurs and financiers. Feel free to use our resource and platform to connect to potential financiers.
Here are instructions on How to make a Marketplace listing.
Africa Report Team
Africa Report Team
May 24, 2011
Hi Kelvin
If you are hardworking this is an essential quality to have, I would suggest that you research as much as you can. Read articles on entrepreneurship and business, speak to as many business people as you can find and to your teachers at school. The more initiative you show the more results and insight you will gain. It is not always about having a good idea, it is more about finding something you are capable of and sticking to it. Take any opportunities you can to apply for scholarships at Entrepreneurial Universities and institutes and start working towards their requirements.
Africa Report Team
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February 29, 2012
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